WO2008128163A1 - Appareil de montage d'un panneau solaire et procédé et appareil de formation de l'appareil de montage - Google Patents

Appareil de montage d'un panneau solaire et procédé et appareil de formation de l'appareil de montage Download PDF

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WO2008128163A1
WO2008128163A1 PCT/US2008/060207 US2008060207W WO2008128163A1 WO 2008128163 A1 WO2008128163 A1 WO 2008128163A1 US 2008060207 W US2008060207 W US 2008060207W WO 2008128163 A1 WO2008128163 A1 WO 2008128163A1
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recess
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solar panel
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Charles L. Gunter
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Abt, Inc.
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H02—GENERATION; CONVERSION OR DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRIC POWER
    • H02S—GENERATION OF ELECTRIC POWER BY CONVERSION OF INFRARED RADIATION, VISIBLE LIGHT OR ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT, e.g. USING PHOTOVOLTAIC [PV] MODULES
    • H02S20/00—Supporting structures for PV modules
    • H02S20/20—Supporting structures directly fixed to an immovable object
    • H02S20/22—Supporting structures directly fixed to an immovable object specially adapted for buildings
    • H02S20/23—Supporting structures directly fixed to an immovable object specially adapted for buildings specially adapted for roof structures
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
    • F24S—SOLAR HEAT COLLECTORS; SOLAR HEAT SYSTEMS
    • F24S25/00—Arrangement of stationary mountings or supports for solar heat collector modules
    • F24S25/40—Arrangement of stationary mountings or supports for solar heat collector modules using plate-like mounting elements, e.g. profiled or corrugated plates; Plate-like module frames 
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
    • F24S—SOLAR HEAT COLLECTORS; SOLAR HEAT SYSTEMS
    • F24S80/00—Details, accessories or component parts of solar heat collectors not provided for in groups F24S10/00-F24S70/00
    • F24S2080/01—Selection of particular materials
    • F24S2080/012—Concrete
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
    • F24S—SOLAR HEAT COLLECTORS; SOLAR HEAT SYSTEMS
    • F24S80/00—Details, accessories or component parts of solar heat collectors not provided for in groups F24S10/00-F24S70/00
    • F24S2080/01—Selection of particular materials
    • F24S2080/015—Plastics
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
    • F24S—SOLAR HEAT COLLECTORS; SOLAR HEAT SYSTEMS
    • F24S80/00—Details, accessories or component parts of solar heat collectors not provided for in groups F24S10/00-F24S70/00
    • F24S2080/01—Selection of particular materials
    • F24S2080/017—Natural materials, e.g. wood
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y02—TECHNOLOGIES OR APPLICATIONS FOR MITIGATION OR ADAPTATION AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE
    • Y02B—CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION TECHNOLOGIES RELATED TO BUILDINGS, e.g. HOUSING, HOUSE APPLIANCES OR RELATED END-USER APPLICATIONS
    • Y02B10/00—Integration of renewable energy sources in buildings
    • Y02B10/10—Photovoltaic [PV]
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y02—TECHNOLOGIES OR APPLICATIONS FOR MITIGATION OR ADAPTATION AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE
    • Y02B—CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION TECHNOLOGIES RELATED TO BUILDINGS, e.g. HOUSING, HOUSE APPLIANCES OR RELATED END-USER APPLICATIONS
    • Y02B10/00—Integration of renewable energy sources in buildings
    • Y02B10/20—Solar thermal
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y02—TECHNOLOGIES OR APPLICATIONS FOR MITIGATION OR ADAPTATION AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE
    • Y02E—REDUCTION OF GREENHOUSE GAS [GHG] EMISSIONS, RELATED TO ENERGY GENERATION, TRANSMISSION OR DISTRIBUTION
    • Y02E10/00—Energy generation through renewable energy sources
    • Y02E10/40—Solar thermal energy, e.g. solar towers
    • Y02E10/47—Mountings or tracking
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y02—TECHNOLOGIES OR APPLICATIONS FOR MITIGATION OR ADAPTATION AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE
    • Y02E—REDUCTION OF GREENHOUSE GAS [GHG] EMISSIONS, RELATED TO ENERGY GENERATION, TRANSMISSION OR DISTRIBUTION
    • Y02E10/00—Energy generation through renewable energy sources
    • Y02E10/50—Photovoltaic [PV] energy

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  • This invention relates generally to solar panel support apparatuses and methods and apparatuses for constructing the same.
  • reusable energy sources are becoming increasingly more important to national and local governments due to concerns over global warming; the eventual exhaustion of certain conventional energy supplies, such as oil, natural gas and coal; and the increasing cost for such energy supplies.
  • One reusable energy source is solar energy or sunlight, which is captured and converted into electricity using solar energy cells or panels of such cells, as is well known in the art. While solar energy is an abundant energy source and the technology involved in capturing and converting the solar energy into electricity relatively well developed, solar energy remains relatively underused due to, among other factors, the need to have large, unobstructed areas to position the panels and the adverse aesthetic impact of such panels.
  • a support structure for a solar panel that can be used to position one or more panels inconspicuously on a rooftop, that is light enough not to adversely affect the structural integrity of the rooftop but that still has sufficient mechanical strength and weight to withstand high winds and other ambient conditions, and that allows for air to circulate around the solar panel to reduce overheating.
  • Embodiments of the present invention provide improved apparatus for mounting a solar panel and method and apparatus for forming the mounting apparatus. More particularly, embodiments of the present invention provide a support member for a solar panel comprising a base member having first and second surfaces and first and second sides, wherein the first surface defines a recess configured to receive a solar panel.
  • the support member is formed of polymer concrete.
  • the recess is configured such that the solar panel can be positioned within the recess with relatively insubstantial gaps between the sides of the recess and the sides of the panel and with the front of the panel being substantially flush with the first surface of the support member.
  • the first surface of the base member defines at least one aperture within the recess to provide space for air to circulate and to reduce the weight of the support member.
  • the at least one aperture comprises at least one slot.
  • the at least one aperture comprises at least one circular opening.
  • the first surface of the base member defines a plurality of raised members within the recess that are structured to engage the solar panel and to provide space between the first surface of the base member and the solar panel.
  • the raised members within the recess comprise an elongate rib.
  • the first side of the base member defines a first flange extending therefrom that is flush with the first surface of the base member and the second side defines a second flange extending therefrom that is flush with the second surface of the base member.
  • the first flange defines a first lip at the distal end of the first flange and a groove between the first Hp and the first side of the base member and the second flange defines a second Kp at the distal end of the second flange and a groove between the lip and the second side of the base member.
  • the base member defines a second recess configured to receive a junction box, wherein the second recess defines an aperture configured to accommodate the wiring of the solar panel and to provide space for air to circulate about the back of the solar panel.
  • Embodiments of the invention also provide a solar panel array, comprising at least two solar panels and at least two support members in accordance with the present invention.
  • Each of the support members comprises a base member having first and second surfaces and first and second sides.
  • the first surface of each of the base members defines a recess configured to receive one of the solar panels.
  • the first surface of each of the base members defines at least one aperture within the recess to enable air to circulate about the back of the corresponding solar panel and to reduce the weight of the support member.
  • the first side of each base member defines a first flange extending therefrom that is flush with the first surface of the base member, the second side of each base member defines a second flange extending therefrom that is flush with the second surface of the base members.
  • the first flange of each base member defines a first lip at the distal end of the first flange and a groove between the first lip and the first side of the base member and the second flange of each base member defines a second Hp at the distal end of the second flange and a groove between the second lip and the second side of the base member.
  • At least two support members are positioned adjacent to one another such that the first flange of one of the at least two support members overlaps said second flange of the adjacent one of said at least two support members.
  • the invention also provides a method of forming a solar panel support member.
  • the method includes providing a first mold defining a plurality of protuberances, encasing the first mold with a form, and filling the first mold with liquid polymeric material and aggregate. Thereafter, a second mold is provided and positioned on the first mold within the form and the first and second molds are urged together. Finally the polymeric material is cured to form a support member in accordance with the present invention and the support member is removed from the first and second molds.
  • Figure 1 is a perspective view illustrating a solar panel support, according to one embodiment of the present invention
  • Figure 2 is front view illustrating the solar panel support of Figure 1 ;
  • Figure 3 is a side view illustrating the solar panel support of Figure 1;
  • Figure 4 is a rear view illustrating the solar panel support of Figure 1;
  • Figure 5 is a sectional view illustrating the solar panel support of Figure 4 along the lines 5-5;
  • Figure 6 is a sectional view illustrating the solar panel support of Figure 5 along the lines 6-6;
  • Figure 7 is a sectional view illustrating the solar panel support of Figure 4 along the lines 7-7;
  • Figure 8A is a perspective view illustrating a first portion of a mold for constructing the solar panel support of Figure 1, according to one embodiment of the present invention
  • Figure 8B is a side view illustrating the first portion of the mold in Figure 8A;
  • Figure 8C is a top view illustrating the first portion of the mold in Figure 8A;
  • Figure 8D is a sectional view illustrating the first portion of the mold in Figure 8C along the lines 8D-8D;
  • Figure 8E is a sectional view illustrating the first portion of the mold in
  • Figure 8F is a sectional view illustrating the first portion of the mold in Figure 8C along the lines 8F-8F;
  • Figure 9A is a perspective view illustrating a second portion of a mold for constructing the solar panel support of Figure 1, according to one embodiment of the present invention.
  • Figure 9B is a side view illustrating the second portion of the mold in Figure 9A
  • Figure 9C is a top view illustrating the second portion of the mold in Figure 9A;
  • Figure 9D is a sectional view illustrating the second portion of the mold in Figure 9C along the lines 9D-9D;
  • Figure 9E is a sectional view illustrating the second portion of the mold in
  • Figure 9F is a sectional view illustrating the second portion of the mold in Figure 9C along the lines 9F-9F;
  • Figure 10 is a perspective view illustrating a solar panel support and a solar panel, according to one embodiment of the present invention.
  • Figure 11 is a perspective view illustrating a plurality of solar panel supports and solar panels installed on a rooftop, according to one embodiment of the present invention.
  • the support member 10 includes a base member 11 having first and second surfaces 14a, b and a first pair of lateral sides 16a, b and a second pair of lateral sides 18a, b.
  • the support member 10 can be formed of a variety of materials including metal, wood, plastic or cementitious materials. In one preferred embodiment, the support member 10 is formed of a polymer concrete.
  • the front surface 14a of the support member 10 defines a recess 12 structured to receive a solar panel 20, as illustrated in Figure 10. More particularly, the width, length and depth of the recess 12 is such that the solar panel 20 can be positioned within the recess with relatively insubstantial gaps between the sides of the recess and the sides of the panel and with the front of the panel being substantially flush with the front surface 14a of the support member 10.
  • the support member 10 defines a plurality of apertures 22 therethrough within the recess 12.
  • the apertures 22 can include slots 24 and circular apertures 26 that advantageously allow for circulation of air around the exposed areas on back of the solar panel 20 and reduce the weight of the support member 10 by removing excess material.
  • the remaining material between the apertures 22 defines a framework that provides the structural strength to the support member 10 to support the solar panel 20.
  • the slots 24 and circular apertures 26 are shown for illustration purposes only.
  • the dimensions and configurations of the apertures 22 can vary depending on, without limitation, the size and shape of the support member 10, the excess material that needs to be removed, and the structural requirements of the support member and solar panel 14 as determined by the weight of the support member and solar panel, the anticipated wind forces and other ambient conditions, and the load-bearing ability of the roof or other underlying structure to which the support member will be anchored.
  • the support member defines a honey-comb configuration or pattern within the recess 12.
  • the support member 10 includes a second recess 28 that is structured to receive or accommodate a junction box (not shown) on the back of the solar panel 20.
  • An aperture 30 may be provided through the support member 10 within the second recess 28 to accommodate the wiring of the solar panel 20 and to allow air to circulate around the exposed surface of the junction box.
  • the wiring of the solar panel 20 can be configured substantially within the plane of the back surface of the solar panel, in such case, the second recess 28 and aperture 30 may be omitted.
  • the support member 10 includes a plurality of raised members 40 on the framework within the recess 12 that contact the back of the solar panel 20 and create a further gap between the support member and the back of the panel, substantially increasing the exposed area of the back of the panel so that air can circulate around a greater portion of the back of the panel.
  • the configuration of the raised members 40 can vary. In the embodiment illustrated in Figure 2, the raised members 40 are configured as elongate ribs. In other embodiments (not shown), the raised members 40 can have other configurations, including, without limitation, circular, elliptical, square, or rectangular configurations.
  • the lateral sides 16a, b of the support member define a pair of opposed first and second flanges 32a, b.
  • the first flange 32a extends from the first lateral side 16a and is flush with the first surface 14a.
  • the second flange 32b extends from the second lateral side 16b and is flush with the second surface 14b.
  • each flange 32a, b defines a lip 33 at the distal end of the flange and a groove 35 between the lip and the corresponding lateral side 16a, b.
  • a plurality of the support members 10 can be positioned on a rooftop adjacent one another wherein the first flange 32a of one support member 10 overlaps and secures the second flange 32b of an adjacent support member to thereby interconnect the support members and secure them to the rooftop.
  • the first and second flanges 32a, b are secured together by the lip 33 of the first flange 32a being inserted into the groove 35 of the second flange 32b and by the lip 33 of the second flange being inserted into the groove 35 of the first flange.
  • the support members 10 are preferably positioned on a rooftop so that the second surface 14b of each support member is substantially flush with, and parallel to, the plane defined by the rooftop so that the support members and solar panels 14 are relatively inconspicuous and aesthetically blend into the covering of the rooftop.
  • the flanges 32a, b can be omitted and the support member 10 secured to the roof top with fasteners via apertures 36 (for example, as shown in Figures 2 and 4), which can also be used to mount the support member and solar panel on a vertical wall.
  • apertures 36 for example, as shown in Figures 2 and 4
  • FIGs 8a-8f and 9a-9f there is illustrated a two-part mold 34a, b that can be used to form the support member 10 using cementitious, metal or plastic materials, such as polymer concrete.
  • the individual parts of the mold have protuberances and recesses corresponding to the apertures 22 and recesses 12, 28 of the support member 10.
  • the support member 10 is formed by positioning the first part 34a of the mold within an external form, such as a wood form.
  • the cementitious, metal or plastic material is pored into the first part of the mold 34a to the height of the protuberances and then the second part 34b of the mold is placed on top of the material and the first part of the mold.
  • the two parts of the mold 34a, b are then urged together to form the support member and, thereafter, the material is allowed to cool or cure.
  • the second part of the mold 34b is then removed and the support member removed from the first part of the mold 34a. If necessary, apertures 36 can be formed in the support member 10 by drilling.
  • the solar panel 20 is secured within the recess 12 of the support member 10 using suitable fasteners and/or adhesives, such as silicone caulk.
  • suitable fasteners and/or adhesives such as silicone caulk.
  • the support members 10 can then be mounted to the rooftop either by overlapping the opposed flanges 32a, b extending from the lateral sides 16a, b of the support member or using fasteners.

Abstract

L'invention concerne un élément de support (10) pour un panneau solaire comprenant un élément de base (11) ayant des première et seconde surfaces (14a, 14b) et des premier et second côtés (16a, 16b), la première surface (14a) définissant un évidement (12) configuré de manière à recevoir le panneau solaire. Le premier côté (16a) de l'élément de support définit une première bride (32a) s'étendant à partir de celui-ci qui est de niveau avec la première surface de l'élément de base et le second côté (16b) de l'élément de support définit une seconde bride (32b) s'étendant à partir de celui-ci qui est de niveau avec la seconde surface (14b) de l'élément de base.
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